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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,027.45, 7,543.68 and 2,256.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,027.45, 7,543.68 and 2,256.10 is: 3,385.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,027.45 : 7,543.68 = 2,256.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,027.45/7,543.68 = 2,256.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,027.45x = 7,543.68 × 2,256.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,027.45x = 17,019,277.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,019,277.59/5,027.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,385.27

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